Which to use
“ladet” and “lasset” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #34,229
- “ladet” frequency rank
- #39,497
- “lasset” frequency rank
- 73726
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ladet | lasset |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Plural Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs laden | 2. Person Plural Konjunktiv I Präsens Aktiv des Verbs lassen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ladet and lasset apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. ladet ([ˈlaːdət]) and lasset ([ˈlasət]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 73726, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ladet is recorded at frequency rank #34,229, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈlaːdət]. lasset is at rank #39,497, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈlasət].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 73726, this pair ranks #352,526 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ladet vs lasset
Shared letters: aelt. Private to "ladet": d. Private to "lasset": s.
"ladet" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "lasset" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ladet" and "lasset" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ladet" or "lasset"?
Remembering ladet vs lasset
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “ladet” entry
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